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New York L 1926
Vintage, Resonant, Mid Sized Grand Piano
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$79.00
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Original price was: $19.00.$0.00Current price is: $0.00.
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The sound and soul of a century old icon
A balance of elegance and grit, the New York L 1926 blends nearly a century of history with the unmistakable quality of Steinway craftsmanship. Its original strings and soundboard add a touch of age‑worn texture to the iconic voice, creating an instrument that feels both distinctive and instantly familiar.
Four stereo microphone positions capture its full range — from close and immediate to naturally spacious — preserving not just the notes, but the character of the room and the piano itself.
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The Piano
Built in 1926 in the New York Factory, this Steinway Model L has kept its voice for nearly a century. Every part (hammers, strings, soundboard) is original, cared for with the kind of maintenance that preserves both function and soul.
Its tone carries the marks of age in the best way: a subtle growl in the bass, a softened shimmer in the highs, and a warmth that only comes from strings seasoned by decades. It’s not the sweeping projection of a concert grand. It speaks in a more intimate voice, shaped by the walls of a medium-sized living room.
The result is a piano that feels close, immediate, and unmistakably Steinway, with history woven into every note.
Technical Details
This 1926 New York Steinway Model L (Serial No. 241663) measures 5’10” and retains every original component. After decades in California, it was relocated to Olympia, WA, where a carefully controlled environment has kept it in remarkable playing condition.
Sampling took place in a small-sized, open living room to preserve the instrument’s natural intimacy. Four stereo microphone positions were chosen and placed with precision, capturing not only the piano’s tonal depth and aged character, but also the subtle influence of the room itself.
Type: Grand
Size: 5’10”
Year: 1926
Room Size: Small Living Room
Mic Positions: 4
Microphone Positions
Close
A pair of omni-directional microphones set close to the bridge. The close mics give an “in your face” sound, but maintain the fullness and resonance due to the omni-directional pattern.
Mid/Side
A set of Mid/Side microphones set up to capture the full sound of the piano without sounding artificially wide. provides a natural, thinner sound.
Player Wide
Cardioid microphones set up wide near the player position, facing the hammers. This resembles most what the player will hear while sitting at the piano.
Room
A pair of spaced omni-directional microphones about 6 feet away from the piano. These capture the entire piano and the room. This position gives a more distant sound and works best blended with the other microphone positions.
Pro vs Lite
Whether you’re after the full depth and flexibility of the Pro edition or the streamlined efficiency of the Lite version, you can choose the one that matches your workflow, budget, and system requirements. Both deliver the same signature piano character — it’s just a matter of how many tools and options you want at your fingertips
Pro
$79.00
- 4 Stereo Mic positions
- All Keys Sampled
- True Release Samples
- Resonance Samples
- Pedal Noise
- Sustain Control
- Hard Drive Space: 6GB
Lite
Original price was: $19.00.$0.00Current price is: $0.00.
- 1 Stereo Mic position (Close)
- True Release Samples
- Key Stretching (Every 3rd key sampled)
- Resonance Samples
- Hard Drive Space: 45MB
- Free Trial Available
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All of your Boz Digital Labs pianos are hosted in a single plugin: Master Keys. Master Keys is a dedicated plugin specifically designed specialize in playing pianos that both sound and feel natural. It gives you the effects and control you need to personalize your piano sound to match your vibe.
Master Keys includes a built in 6-band parametric EQ, algorithmic reverb and channel mixing controls.
Windows
- Windows 7 or Higher
- 64-bit
Mac
- Intel or Apple Silicon
- 10.13 or Higher
- 64-bit
RAM: 8GB (16GB Recommended)
Hard Drive Space: ~6GB per Pro piano and 50MB per Lite piano
Formats: Standalone, AAX Native, VST2, VST3, AU (Mac Only)
Trial Limitations
- Resets parameters each time the project is opened
- Restricts saving presets
- Some black keys disabled
- Only available on Lite version
Authorization Info
- Offline registration with serial number
- Perpetual License